Bois Sacre vs Câlin d'Été
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Câlin d'Été takes 4 of 5 categories.
Bois SacreChoose it for a amber and honey character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Câlin d'ÉtéChoose it for a citrus and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Bois Sacre1/5
Câlin d'Été4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Câlin d'Été
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Câlin d'Été
- Sillage & projection
- Câlin d'Été
- Value for money
- Bois Sacre
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Câlin d'Été
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bois SacreÉlixir PrivéCâlin d'ÉtéStrangers ParfumerieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 49%Had 5%Want 46%
4.25/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%
Category winnerCâlin d'ÉtéRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
21%Like
29%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
42%Love
42%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCâlin d'Été
SillageCâlin d'Été
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBois SacreBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
honey92%
sweet84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
iris61%
citrus100%
aldehydic92%
woody84%
sweet77%
musky69%
powdery61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MyrrhHoneyCitrusesPatchouli
Heart
IrisCypressBergamotWild Berries
Base
Moroccan CedarCacaoTobacco
Top
AldehydesBergamotOrange
Heart
Solar NotesAmyrisHoneyIris
Base
MuskTobaccoGaiacLeatherAmberAmbergrisWhite ChocolateVanilla
InformationalShared notesHoney, Iris, Bergamot and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer17
Fall83
Winter100
Day100
Night86
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#48,331
PerfumerDominique Preyssas
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#34,633
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerCâlin d'ÉtéHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBois Sacre by Élixir Privé is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Bois Sacre was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Preyssas. Top notes are Myrrh, Honey, Citruses and Patchouli; middle notes are Iris, Cypress, Bergamot and Wild Berries; base notes are Moroccan Cedar, Cacao and Toba…
Reviews →Câlin d'Été by Strangers Parfumerie opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, bitter bergamot, and sweet orange. The initial citrus punch quickly gives way to a heart of solar notes, powdery iris, and sticky honey, creating an unusual contrast between cool air and skin warmth. As the scent settles, rich base notes of dar…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Bois Sacre or Câlin d'Été?
Câlin d'Été takes 4 of 5 categories. Bois Sacre is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Câlin d'Été is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes. Choose Bois Sacre for a amber and honey character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Câlin d'Été for a citrus and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Bois Sacre or Câlin d'Été?
Câlin d'Été lasts longest (Câlin d'Été 77/100, Bois Sacre 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bois Sacre or Câlin d'Été?
Câlin d'Été projects furthest (Câlin d'Été 63/100, Bois Sacre 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bois Sacre and Câlin d'Été smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Honey, Iris, Bergamot and Tobacco.
Is Bois Sacre or Câlin d'Été better for summer or winter?
Bois Sacre suits daytime wear; Câlin d'Été suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bois Sacre and Câlin d'Été?
Bois Sacre has top notes of Myrrh, Honey, Citruses and Patchouli, heart notes of Iris, Cypress, Bergamot and Wild Berries, a base of Moroccan Cedar, Cacao and Tobacco. Câlin d'Été has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Solar Notes, Amyris, Honey and Iris, a base of Musk, Tobacco, Gaiac and Leather.
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